Louisiana Sleevers??!

[AmandaG. 6]

I eat anything lol... I try to limit (not avoid) carbs. I eat about 4 to 6 times a day. Somedays I can eat more, some days not. I focus on Protein first then a bite of veggies and carbs. Today was bad. I only had about 400 cal. But most days I stay in the 600 to 900 and I workout at least 3 to 4 days a week. Not a hard work out yet. I mostly do the Wii. If you have Yahoo or anything let me know we could buddy up.

[DivaDee84 12]

Oh wow! Sounds great to me! I'm barely able to get my fluids so I know my intake is low..ready for the pounds to come off!! I don't have Yahoo..I have a yahoo email address but that's it..

[AmandaG. 6]

How long have you been sleeved? I have a hard time getting my fluids in. I really work on this. I was very heavy to start with which helps me lose more fast at the begaining.

A normal day is

Breakfast carb balance tortila 1 egg 1 slice of cheese 1/4 cup turkey Breakfast sausage crumbles and a little onion. I cook the onion and sausage down pour an egg over it. When it is done I warm the tortila put the slice of cheese cut in half in the middle then pour the hot eggs over it. Wrap it like a burrito and cut it in half, half goes to my son and I eat about 3/4's of the other half.

I make a Protein shake to suck on all day. 1 cup of unsweeted almond milk, half banana, scoop of Protein powder, 1tablespoon of PB2 and some ice. ( I have a hard time drinking this all)

lunch can be almost anything. I will make a turkey wrap with turkey pepperoni and slice turkey cheese on the carb blance tortila I cut it in half and eat about 3/4 of the half.

snacks: turkey pepproni with a little cheese on top microwaved for 15 seconds. AWESOME I can eat about 4 of them.

supper is what ever I cook for my family. About 1 to 3 oz of it.

snack: cheese stick or pepperoni stick. maybe some fruit.< /p>

[DivaDee84 12]

I was sleeved on June 29th...I have a hard time with fluids also..I'm very nauseated so my appetite is poor..I've been having a rough time..

[kekerene 35]

Hi all, I am from Lafayette, LA and went to Mexicali, Mexico to Dr. Aceves on June 23rd for a band to sleeve revision. I will make 4 weeks post op in 3 days and I am down 21 lbs and feel great. My experience was better than I could have ever imagined. The hospital and staff were all awesome and so so so clean! I was up and walking the halls right out of recovery and back to work in 6 days. I will tell you this about Mexico. For me when doing my research I wanted a doc that had a ton of experience with revisions and after much research I realized that Doctor Aceves was the one for me. He had a ton of experience and I was not able to find one bad review on him, which meant a lot to me. Also, I wanted to be in a full blown hospital with an ICU should anything happen to go wrong. Most other doctors in Mexico have their patients recover in a hotel or in a large condo with other patients and their companions recovering there with you. Some people like this idea and feel like they are on vacation. For me, I felt more comfortable in a hospital since I was having a major surgery. Just my opinion. It is all about what you feel most comfortable with. Good luck to all of you upcoming sleevers

[ksibley 0]

I had my vsg done on June 28 by Dr gachassin in Lafayette. I've had no real problems, down about twenty pounds. The only thing that bothers me is that I get mad when something tastes good and I can only have a small amount. I eat pretty much anything now. I'm having a hard time getting my Protein in, because I hate those shakes. My friend had her vsg done by dr bourland in new iberia, and she loved him. She's had no problems at all. Hope this info helps...

[PhatGurl80 26]

Just curious... did your Dr. discuss what size sleeve he'd be giving you? I heard it ranges from 30 to 40. My surgeon explained that he uses a size 36. His reasoning was that in the case of leaks, it's not difficult to repair as something smaller.

I had my vsg done on June 28 by Dr gachassin in Lafayette. I've had no real problems, down about twenty pounds. The only thing that bothers me is that I get mad when something tastes good and I can only have a small amount. I eat pretty much anything now. I'm having a hard time getting my Protein in, because I hate those shakes. My friend had her vsg done by dr bourland in new iberia, and she loved him. She's had no problems at all. Hope this info helps...

[kgremmy 36]

Dr. Parrish uses a 34 guage.

[ravenjeh 16]

Thank you! That does help Congrats on your weight loss!

I had my vsg done on June 28 by Dr gachassin in Lafayette. I've had no real problems, down about twenty pounds. The only thing that bothers me is that I get mad when something tastes good and I can only have a small amount. I eat pretty much anything now. I'm having a hard time getting my Protein in, because I hate those shakes. My friend had her vsg done by dr bourland in new iberia, and she loved him. She's had no problems at all. Hope this info helps...

[smiley2604 36]

I am in Baton Rouge and waiting on my insurance approval.. All of this seems unreal and I so love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kekerene 35]

I waisted about $200 on all sorts of Protein shakes. Another person recommended the Premier Protein Shakes and I think they are the best I have found. They are pre-made and come in little white boxes. One shake has 30 grams of Protein and to me they taste like chocolate milk. I get them at Sam's Club.

I had my vsg done on June 28 by Dr gachassin in Lafayette. I've had no real problems, down about twenty pounds. The only thing that bothers me is that I get mad when something tastes good and I can only have a small amount. I eat pretty much anything now. I'm having a hard time getting my protein in, because I hate those shakes. My friend had her vsg done by dr bourland in new iberia, and she loved him. She's had no problems at all. Hope this info helps...

[patd1952 0]

New Orleans area. I've started my journey. I am waiting on final insurance approval.

[patd1952 0]

How was your experience? I am seeing Dr. Lavin. so far so good.

[Chamaica 0]

I'm in New Orleans...I was sleeved on June 23, 2011 by Dr.Belott...the date of my surgery I was 395..my highest weight was 425 and I was asked to lose 40 and I lost 30 on my own...now I'm 350..I feel so much better...I have plenty of energy and I want to do everything now..as for as my surgery it went well 55 mins to be exact...was in recovery for a few hours and had to stay in the hospital for 4 days..because of nausea..once released..I was expected to return to work within 3 weeks..however was still having internal pains so didn't go back to work for another 2 weeks..the doctor said the inside stitches were still healing..all in all I can eat anything..I still haven't tried bread..I'm scared...smile.. but I can eat almost anything..oh yeah no pasta...I try to workout 3 times a week..atleast 30 mins to an hour...any questions..please feel free to asked..

[PhatGurl80 26]

Hi Chamaica,

I"m in New Orleans also...going to TJ in two weeks. Are you set up with a bariatric support group here? Perhaps we could get out and walk together a few times a week?

I'm in New Orleans...I was sleeved on June 23, 2011 by Dr.Belott...the date of my surgery I was 395..my highest weight was 425 and I was asked to lose 40 and I lost 30 on my own...now I'm 350..I feel so much better...I have plenty of energy and I want to do everything now..as for as my surgery it went well 55 mins to be exact...was in recovery for a few hours and had to stay in the hospital for 4 days..because of nausea..once released..I was expected to return to work within 3 weeks..however was still having internal pains so didn't go back to work for another 2 weeks..the doctor said the inside stitches were still healing..all in all I can eat anything..I still haven't tried bread..I'm scared...smile.. but I can eat almost anything..oh yeah no Pasta...I try to workout 3 times a week..atleast 30 mins to an hour...any questions..please feel free to asked..